Question

Identify the independent and dependent quantity in each situation. The cost of a long distance telephone call increases with the number of minutes of the call.

Answer 1

number of minutes; cost

Explanation:

The cost is the dependent quantity because it depends on the number of minutes of the call. Number of minutes is the independent quantity.

Answer 2

minutes is independent and the cost is dependent

time is mostly always independent and cost is depending on the amount of time